Bentley, John - CD-03113

Title

Bentley, John - CD-03113

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 03113

Surname

Bentley

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Jun 1882

Birthplace

Richmond-NY

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

Apr 1905

Apr 1910

25 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 54th Inf
Co A 54th Inf
Co A 54th Inf

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

flaxen

Eye Color

blue

Additional Notes

elected 2nd lieutenant

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Bentley, John - CD-03113,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22488.